Saw this on MuchMoreRetro and was transported to the age of 17 when this song was my obsession. Remember when Katie Holmes was normal?

I seriously lost my remote control, and this song popped into my mind.

I was first introduced to Theophilus London when he did the guest vocals for Maximum Balloon's "Groove Me". And it seems that since then, this Brooklyn-based hip hop artist has been slowly getting more exposure.

His new single and video "Flying Overseas" features Devonte Hynes and Solange Knowles (or as Michael K from Dlisted.com referes to her, "Basement Baby") and I'm really digging it.

The minimal beat with the retro sound reminds me of the music my dad would listen to when I was a kid. And the video has a matching retro style, right down to the over-saturated colours and grainy film stock look. Even the wardrobe screams 80s. 

And, it's just a sweet song. It's nice to hear a hip hop song that isn't about gangstas, hos and bitches. 

It's that time of year when our ears are inundated with Christmas carol after Christmas carol, which starts mid-November and carries on till the end of the year.

You can't escape it. It's in malls. On car stereos. In line at the grocery store. At the dentist's office. Even at work, which happened a couple of weeks ago. But, it was the Glee Christmas soundtrack, so can you really blame us for hating on it?

But, there are some Christmas songs that transcend the levels of annoyance that usually accompany the ubiquitous tunes. And those songs are able to transport me back to my childhood, when Christmas was less about the stress of shopping and the rush of obligations with family and friends, but more about the magic and spirit of the season. Plus, knowing you'd get tons of gifts didn't help either. 

When I was a child, there were two vinyl Christmas LPs that my dad had and I would play endlessly during the holidays (yes, I knew how to properly use a turntable from the age of 4!).

The first was by Alvin & The Chipmunks. I loved this record so much, that I didn't even realize that there was a cartoon special of it until just now when I was looking for their song "Christmas Don't Be Late" on YouTube. 

I also loved the Smurfs Christmas album. I can't seem to find the one song I remember "Smurfing Bells" on YouTube, so "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" will have to do.

Anytime I hear any song from these albums, I feel like it's truly Christmas. And usually that only happens when my dad brings a Christmas mix to wherever the festivities are held that year.

What about you? What songs take you back to your childhood? Or do you hate any and every Christmas song known to man?

The internet played a crucial role on getting Betty White on to Saturday Night Live.

And, apparent SNL Fan Cookie Monster wants the same thing to happen to him.

That's right, everyone's favourite cookie addict is campaigning to host SNL. And he's even made an audition tape that begs to be seen.

Who knew that he has such a good grasp on the inner workings of the show? And his impersonation of Lady Gaga is a revelation, I tell you. A revelation.

Join his Facebook campaign here!